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Y866 YUT

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,200 mi
Last recorded32,200 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 YUT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 32,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 31,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 31,659 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 31,529 miles

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2021 31,466 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 30,970 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 30,964 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock nochy lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,582 miles

Front brake slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2017 28,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust emitting slightly blue smoke

Fail 6 Oct 2015 27,768 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies hand control not working (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust emitting slightly blue smoke

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2014 26,632 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2012 26,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 25,116 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,870 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 24,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,416 miles

rear reflector very small 24mm diameter

Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,368 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 21,368 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 18,986 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-12R?

Based on 37,905 MOT tests across 2,961 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 188
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 172
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 154
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Y866 YUT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-12R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y866 YUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-12R typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y866 YUT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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